Upper limb is the region of the skeleton that is known for its mobility and dexterity. It is the area of the skeleton that is able to grasp and conduct fine motor skills.

It is supported and stabilized by various muscles attached to rib and vertebra.

Upper limb consist of four major parts i.e. Shoulder, Arm, Forarm, Hand.

Objectives:

At the end of the course, students should be able to:
Describe and demonstrate the main anatomical landmarks of the clavicle, scapula, humerus, radius and ulna.
Identify the bones in an articulated hand.
Describe the regions, fascia and fascial compartment in upper limb.
Describe the origin, course and distribution of the major arteries of upper limb.
Describe the formation, courses and tributaries of the main veins of the upper limb.
Describe the formation of the brachial plexus and explain the clinical manifestation resulting from injuries to the different parts of the brachial plexus.
Describe the origin, course and distribution of the axillary, radial, musculocutaneous, median and ulnar nerves in the arm, forearm, wrist and hand.
Name the main muscles and muscle groups that these nerves supply as well as their sensory distribution.
Explain how and describe where the axillary, musculocutaneous, radial, median and ulnar nerves are commonly injured and describe the consequences resulting from these injuries.
Describe the boundaries of axilla and list its contents.
 Describe the arrangement of axillary lymph nodes including their area of drainage and applied aspect.
Describe the anatomy of shoulder joint, factors maintaining its stability, movements at this joint and summarize the muscles responsible for these movements with their attachment and nerve supply.
Describe the anatomy of elbow joint, movements at this joint and summarize the muscles responsible for these movements with their main attachment and nerve supply.
Describe anatomy of radioulnar joint and movements at this joint and name the muscles responsible for these movements including their main attachments and nerve supply.
Describe the anatomy of wrist joint and movements at this joint and name the muscles group responsible for these movements.
Describe the attachment and function of retinacula at wrist.
Describe the formation of carpal tunnel and the cause and manifestation of carpal tunnel syndrome.
Demonstrate the major surface landmark in upper limb.
Demonstrate the surface anatomy of major vessels and nerves of upper limb.
Identify the main radiological features of upper limb on standard diagnostic images.

Text book 

Richard S. Snell, keith L. Moore

SCHEDULE OF UPPER LIMB REGION FOR

1ST YEAR MBBS CLASS

Sub stage
Topics
I
Introduction to Upper Limb & 
The Pectoral Region & Axilla
II
The Dissection of the Back 
III
The Shoulder &
The Arm
IV
The Forearm & The Hand &
The Joints of the Upper Limb

Students Evaluation

Class test

Substages

Stages

Send up

Annual Examination